Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton is also often known as

is also often known as the Red Helmet Seashell

The Red Sea Fan comes from the deep parts of the reefs of the Indian Ocean and has a classic sea fan appearance

Pure-white (“albinos” or “albinistic”) shells are not uncommon

They range from Magdalena Bay

Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton is also often known asThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any